Gary is a novelist living in the northeast of England. His work, largely literary fiction, focuses on themes that touch us all — love, death, loss and aspiration — but always with an eye to finding an unusual angle or viewpoint. Quirky and highly readable, his writing aims to entertain first and foremost. If he can also offer a previously unfam-iliar perspective or insight, all the better.
His first novel, If I Never, is due to be published on 29 August, 2009 by Legend Press and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Click here to pre-order If I Never.
Amazon description: “Price is used to living within the shadow of threatening friend George – forever in the fear that not to follow his lead will end with a beating. However, new developments mean his life finally seems to be moving from the dormant and gaining some positive development. Before long, though, George is back and Price finds himself following his friend once more. But this time it is different – secrets are discovered, decisions are to be made and life and perspective will never be the same again. If I Never is a novel about asking questions but being unsure if you want to know the answers.”
November 9, 2007 at 14:33
Not another athiest… I’ll definately be returning to this bog looks like an interesting place to be.
November 9, 2007 at 18:08
lol. Glad to read you’ll be returning… though I’m hoping “bog” was a typo
November 22, 2007 at 10:59
Enjoying the combination of two of my favourite things, atheism and writing
November 22, 2007 at 12:04
Thank you, PopScience! Hope you continue to enjoy future posts.
February 15, 2008 at 18:37
Hello Gary, I loved your draft of children of the resolution. It brought back memories of when I attended Ormesby school. One memory in particular of being mowed down by a girl in a wheel chair we dubbed Evil Edna.I Know now that name calling is not big or clever but at the time was our only means of defence !!!!! I bet she still trawls the streets waiting for unsuspecting victims lol. Keep up the good work.
February 15, 2008 at 18:52
Hi Alyson!
Really glad you like it. Bill and Sandra told me Angela was enjoying it, too, and that she’d like to read further chapters via email. Is it okay if I use your email address (which I now have)?
Evil Edna rings a bell, actually
In retrospect, some of the wheelchair users were a bit mad — and not always very considerate. She clearly deserved the name, mowing you down like that *tuts disapprovingly* Now, I would never have done something like that. 
Take care and thanks for commenting!
February 15, 2008 at 19:00
Hi! Yes its fine to use my email address , that way i get to read it first lol.
What ,you would never have done something like that too often lol.
Looking forward to the next chapters .
cheers.
February 15, 2008 at 19:05
Will send Chapter Five over this weekend… don’t want you both getting withdrawal symptoms
I’ll have you know I was a very safe driver… well…
February 15, 2008 at 19:14
Sorry Gary, Not sure if u got my last comment, Yep no probs 2 use my email 4 chapters. (I get 2 read em 1st then pass em 2 Ang he he)
February 16, 2008 at 09:50
Got it, Alyson (all comments are moderated, so they don’t go up until I’ve had chance to read and authorise, them.)
I’ve just picked up an email from Ang — so I’m not sure who to send it to, now… hmmm… problems, problems…
Just teasing. Will send a copy to you both
June 17, 2008 at 13:13
The story of Kafka and the doll was first told by Anthony Rudolph. My daughter, Kathi Diamant tells the story in her book KAFKA’S LAST LOVE (which has editions in England and the USA. Translations have been printed in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese and Russian.)
Kathi is currently in Prague on a mission to find lost Kafka letters which were confiscated from Dora Diamant by the Nazis. You can find more at her websites. There is an additional website available @ http://www.kathidiamant.com
June 17, 2008 at 16:33
Thanks for this, William. As you will see, I’ve written a blog post concerning this. I think a few of my readers, at least, will be interested.
August 20, 2008 at 19:58
[...] anybody who quotes Jefferson I am going to get on [...]
August 25, 2008 at 18:24
[...] © 2008 Gary William Murning [...]
September 18, 2008 at 00:04
Great new picture, Gary!
September 18, 2008 at 09:07
You don’t think I look a little surprised? LOL
September 18, 2008 at 17:55
Nope! It’s a really nice picture. Did you just take it yesterday?
September 19, 2008 at 05:10
[...] 19, 2008 I would like to take this opportunity to wish Gary Murning a very happy birthday. Gary is bright, witty and an all around great guy, not to mention a talented [...]
September 19, 2008 at 08:56
No, it was taken… the weekend? Yes, last Saturday. There was actually a better one (or one I liked more, at least!) but it was all pixelated when viewed in Internet Explorer, for some reason.
December 12, 2008 at 00:57
[...] Jesus or even to Christianity. I’ve known this for quite some time, but a post by my friend, Gary, entitled Christmas and Mithras got my wheels spinning again and there’s no time like the [...]
January 1, 2009 at 20:06
Wonderful as always! It’s good to see you’re doing well. Happy 2009 to you!
January 2, 2009 at 09:54
Well, fancy seeing you around these here parts!
I’ve added you to my Twitter list and added your blog to my feed reader.
Have a great 2009!
January 18, 2009 at 11:10
Hi Gary,
Bumped you off AI sorry… but glad to have found your blog.. Don’t give up on the writing..There’s a whole bunch of luck involved.
Best
Bruce
http://brucemhood.wordpress.com/
January 18, 2009 at 11:20
Thanks for the encouragement, Bruce. I think you are quite right — there is a lot of luck involved.
Hope to see you around.